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ADJUSTING THE DEPTH OF THE MOTOR
a. With the motor in the deployed position,
locate the Depth Collar on the Shaft above the
Steering Housing.
b. While holding the Shaft, loosen the Depth Collar
Knob until the Shaft can slide up and down freely.
c. Raise or lower the motor to the desired depth.
d. Turn the motor control head to the desired position.
e. Slide the Depth Collar against the Steering Housing
and tighten the Depth Collar Knob to secure the
motor in place.
NOTICE: Be sure the top of the motor is submerged
at least 12” below the surface of the water to avoid
churning or agitation of surface water.
Propeller
Motor
Depth Collar Knob
12" Minimum Depth12" Minimum Depth
Depth Collar
Shaft
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WARNING
The Control Head will create a pinch point if the Depth Collar
Knob is loosened and the Control Head slides to the top of
the Depth Collar. Grasp the Shaft and prevent it from sliding
all the way down to prevent the pinch point.
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Once the boat is on the water, it may be necessary to adjust the Lower Unit up or down to achieve an optimum depth for motor
performance. When setting the depth of the motor, be sure the top of the motor is submerged at least 12” below the surface of the water
to avoid churning or agitation of surface water.
Adjusting the Depth of the Motor
MOTOR ADJUSTMENTS
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